AClub Hoopers
Developmental Program for 2nd Graders
AClub Hoopers is a developmental basketball program designed specifically for second-grade boys and girls. The program introduces young players to AClub basketball in a fun, positive environment focused on skill development, learning the game and being a great teammate. Led by Ames parents, AClub Hoopers is designed as a natural introduction to AClub’s third-grade competition teams, although there is no obligation to continue with AClub in third grade.
Program Format
Players will build fundamental basketball skills through age-appropriate drills, activities and games. Sessions will feature lower baskets and plenty of opportunities to play, including:
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Skill development and fun drills with lower rims (9-feet with the ability to lower further)
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Half-court 2-on-2 and 3-on-3
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Full-court 4-on-4 games
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An emphasis on teamwork and learning the game
Schedule
The 8.5-week season includes 17 sessions from December 2 through February 14, with no sessions during Winter Break.
Wednesdays | 6–7 p.m.
TBD Ames elementary school
Sundays | 4–5 p.m.
Ames High School, Gym 2
Sessions will be held December 2, 6, 9, 13 and 16; January 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27 and 31; and February 3, 7, 10 and 14.
Registration
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$100 per player
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Registration includes the full 17-session season, plus:
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A reversible AClub jersey
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A 27.5-inch basketball
Register by October 10 to guarantee your jersey and basketball will be available for the December sessions.
Youth Basketball Fall Skills
Four-Session Fall Camp for Grades 3 - 8
Join Ames High coaches for Sunday fall skills sessions leading up to the winter basketball season. All Ames youth are welcome, including Girls in grades 3-8 and boys in grades 3-7. Eighth grade boys are welcome to attend skills sessions with the Ames High team.
Sunday Afternoons
2:30-4:00 p.m. at Ames High
October 11, 18, 25 and November 1
Players may attend anywhere from one to four sessions. A single $25 registration fee covers all sessions. For planning purposes, please indicate which sessions your child is most likely to attend. We understand schedules can change; however, your selections will help us optimize each session based on anticipated attendance and age groups.
Questions? Please contact: director@ameshighhoops.com
Build Skills and Experience the
Pride of Ames High Basketball
Summer & Winter Camps for Students Grades 2 - 8
The Ames High School boys and girls basketball coaching staffs regularly host camps and clinics designed to help young players learn the game in a positive, encouraging environment. Open to boys and girls entering first through eighth grade, each camp focuses on basketball fundamentals, skill development, teamwork and sportsmanship.
Our two signature camps are the Summer Slam Camp, held during the first week of June, and the Winter Blast Camp, held between Christmas and New Year’s Day. Both are two-day camps led by members of the Ames High boys and girls coaching staffs.
Campers will work on age-appropriate skills while learning from Ames High coaches and connecting with other young players in the community. Whether a child is new to basketball or looking to continue developing their game, the camps provide a fun opportunity to improve and become part of the Ames High basketball tradition.